Malik Verdon is a former collegiate safety for the Iowa State Cyclones (2021-24). He entered the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine as one of the 329 prospects, ranking 19th on the safety list. His total score was 62, which was lower than his production score (63) and athleticism score (69), where he ranked 13th and 14th, respectively. He completed the 3-Cone Drill in 7.06 seconds and the 20-yard shuttle in 4.34 seconds (via NFL's official website).
Verdon made it to the Second-Team All-Big in 2024, having played in 12 games with 11 starts and managing 76 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, and 1 sack. He missed 2 games of the season due to an injury to his left arm. In the 2023 season, despite missing three games, he managed to gain 47 tackles, 2 INTs, 4 PBUs, and an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference (via Iowa State Cyclones' official website).
Malik Verdon's hometown
Malik Verdon grew up in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He went to Hamilton High School in Ohio for his senior year. Verdon played as a quarterback, defensive back, and wide receiver for the team. As the defensive back, he earned First Team All-Greater Miami Conference honors. Before Hamilton, the Iowa State safety played for the Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati and Lakota West in West Chester Township, a suburb of Cincinnati. (as per The Enquirer)
Malik Verdon's birthplace
Malik Verdon was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, according to Iowa State's official website.
Malik Verdon's nationality
Malik Verdon's nationality is American.
FAQs on Malik Verdon
A. Malik Verdon is 6’ 4’’ tall, according to the NFL's official website.
A. Malik Verdon attended Iowa State University, majoring in liberal studies.
A. Malik Verdon weighs 218 lbs, according to the NFL's official website.
